Chinese Cloisonné Enamel 'Hu' Vase
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date17th century
Object NameVase
Mediummetal and enamel
ClassificationsApplied Art
Dimensions52 x 40cm
Rim: 20cm (7 7/8in.)
Base: 25.5cm (10 1/16in.)
Rim: 20cm (7 7/8in.)
Base: 25.5cm (10 1/16in.)
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024921
About MeThis type of very large enamel vase became popular in Britain in Victorian times with individuals who considered it to be exotic and therefore 'tasteful' and 'artistic'. The demand grew for such large export items.
More About Me
Pear-shaped "Hu" vases were designed to hold wine, usually have handles and may originally have had lids. Larger examples of oriental ware were very popular in Britain during Victorian times.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
Ming Dynasty, 16th - 17th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, c.1795
